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R230 JEJ

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,231 mi
Last recorded108,231 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 JEJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2007 108,231 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 108,231 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 108,220 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2006 103,611 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Hijet?

Based on 112,378 MOT tests across 12,157 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
2,842
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
12,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 7,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,655
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 6,394
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,350
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,717
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R230 JEJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 58,784 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Hijet fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 7,896 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R230 JEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Hijet typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R230 JEJ registered?

R230 JEJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R230 JEJ safe to buy?

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